Lockdown Licks no. 296. “People Get Ready” by Curtis Mayfield & The Impressions. Covered by Jeff Beck. Main Melody/signature riff.
Playing the melody and higher register riff on a Vintage Slider 2 guitar into a NUX M8 amp set to clean with some reverb.
This gospel influenced song was first released in 1965 by The Impressions. It was a success reaching 14 in the US chart. Jeff Beck covered it in 1985 sung by Rod Stewart. It reached 5 on the US rock chart.